Fifteen (15) riders gathered together on Sunday morning, September 18, 2005, at Happy Camp in Moorpark for a glorious morning of trail riding and poker playing. The ride, organized by Cynthia Binder, included 2 1/2 hours of lovely trails, multiple poker hands, and just plain fun.
“Every time I attend a club ride I am impressed by our horses and our horsemanship!” said Kathleen Green, Chair of Non-Show Horse Activities.
“We have a very diverse membership that enjoys their horses in very different ways. For example, this group of 15 horses actively participates in endurance, dressage, halter, performance, competitive trail, breeding, and recreational riding.”
Just a couple of stats on a few of our mounts:
The “trail boss” horse for the day, ridden by Pam George and owned by Dorann LaPerch, was the black stallion, LA Legacy in Black++, a 3-time U.S. National Top Ten halter and performance horse.
The “must stand still while mom doles out the poker hands” horse was Orion, ridden and owned by Cynthia Binder. Orion is Region II's 2005 1st Level Dressage Champion, has a 100% ride completion rate in Endurance, and has been Circuit Show Half Arabian Champion at 2 shows so far this year.
The “I love the trails, I hate the show ring” horse was Stetson V, ridden and owned by Kathleen Green. Stetson was NATRC Region 2's 2004 Novice Horse Champion. Along with his owner's NATRC Region 2 2004 Novice Horsemanship Championship, their combined scores put them High Point Team Champions for 2004.
A big thanks to all who came out to ride:
Stephanie Bennett, Bobbi Pincetich, Dorann LaPerch, Gerry Keshka, Sue Panchenko and Dan, Cynthia Binder, Rebecca Florio, Pam George, Cheryl Phelps, Kathleen Green, Pat and Morris Caldwell along with her daughter, Andrea, and son-in-law, Michael.
And some of them went home a little richer, too!
Pat Caldwell's daughter, Andrea, won the poker game and received $47.
Rebecca Florio came in 2nd place for $28. Stephanie Bennett finished 3rd place for $19.
This ride was only made better by the support of our club. It's wonderful to be part of an organization that recognizes all the interests of its members.
Upon returning to camp, Joyce & Chuck Schroeder and Teri & Jeff Reichman had arrived with lunch for everyone. Shade, seating, food, and beverages were provided and we shared tales of our day, conducted a general meeting of the club including the electoral slate, and took advantage of our audience to talk about Endurance and Competitive Trail riding as sports for Arabian horses.
A special thanks goes out to Cynthia for organizing the ride. We hope to entice her to help us again.
A big thank you goes out to the AHASFV board for their continued support of non-show interests and activities.
Our goal is to have 2 rides each year, however, the topic surfaced to organize an overnight trip with camping, perhaps to Rancho Osos. While this is a terrific idea (as this is Kathleen's cup of tea), she'll need some help making it happen. Call her — (818) 753-9513 — if you can provide some support. |
[L-R] Kathleen Green, Pam George,
and Cheryl Phelps
[L-R] Stephanie Bennett and Bobbi Pincetich
Cynthia Binder and Orion waiting
their turn to cross a stream
Trail etiquette at its finest!
Thick greenery indicates water crossing ahead.
The Caldwell Family
[L-R] Jeff & Teri Reichman and Joyce Schroeder
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